infer
/ɪnˈfɜːr/
in · fer
ɪn · ˈfɜːr
English Definition
v. deduce; conclude; imply
Significado en Español
inferir, deducir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy luận, suy ra
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Example Sentence
From his silence, I inferred that he was angry.
从他的沉默中，我推断他很生气。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(enter) + fer(bring, deduce) → deduce.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “infer”:
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Disregard
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Conclude
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Proclaim
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Assist
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B — Conclude.
“infer” means v. deduce; conclude; imply
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
From the muddy boots left by the door, we could ______ that it had rained.
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ignore
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B
overlook
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C
infer
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D
doubt
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C — infer.
“infer” means v. deduce; conclude; imply
Common questions about “infer”
What does “infer” mean?
infer — v. deduce; conclude; imply. In Chinese: 推断；暗示.
How do you pronounce “infer”?
infer is pronounced /ɪnˈfɜːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · fer.
How do you use “infer” in a sentence?
From his silence, I inferred that he was angry. (从他的沉默中，我推断他很生气。)
What are synonyms for “infer”?
deduce, conclude — all close in meaning to infer (v. deduce; conclude; imply).
Is “infer” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. infer appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “infer”?
in-(enter) + fer(bring, deduce) → deduce.
